Hawknose Shrimp
Batepenaeopsis acclivirostris
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 24–50 m
- Max size: 4.7 cm
A small benthic shrimp of warm coastal seas, the hawknose shrimp lives from the shoreline out to about fifty metres. It also moves into estuaries, working the soft bottom for food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Batepenaeopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 884357.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawknose Shrimp live?
- The Hawknose Shrimp (Batepenaeopsis acclivirostris) is typically found at 24–50 m.
- How big does the Hawknose Shrimp get?
- The Hawknose Shrimp grows to about 4.7 cm.